Do you believe in luck and superstitions? Many successful people do, including pop icon Taylor Swift. People reports that Chiefs star Travis Kelce recently attended his 13th show on Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, a number that holds special meaning for the singer.
Swift, known for her love of the number 13, considers it a lucky digit in her life. She was born on December 13, 1989, and has experienced many significant events linked to that number. From album successes to award seatings, 13 seems to accompany Swift during important moments in her life. She even paints the number on her hand before each show for good luck.
Similar to Swift, other celebrities have their own rituals and superstitions before performances. In the book Recipes for Good Luck, author Ellen Weinstein explores superstitions and routines of famous figures, showing how these practices can boost confidence and inspire success.
Let’s take a look at some intriguing pre-performance rituals of other superstars:
- NBA legend Michael Jordan wore his UNC shorts under his Chicago Bulls uniform, reminiscent of his winning shot in the 1982 NCAA championship game.
- Tennis star Serena Williams follows specific pre-match rituals, including tying her shoelaces in a particular way and bouncing the ball before serves.
- TV host Ellen DeGeneres would throw a mint in the air and catch it in her mouth before starting her talk show monologue.
- Rihanna avoids anything yellow in her dressing room before a performance, believing it brings bad luck.
- Soccer icon David Beckham has a preference for even numbers, going as far as discarding items to maintain symmetry in his refrigerator.